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Ogier: WRC crews “much less ready than ever” for Monte Carlo
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Ogier: WRC crews “much less ready than ever” for Monte Carlo

By Miles Cooper January 28, 2025
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Sebastien Ogier believes crews will arrive on the World Rally Championship season opener “much less ready than ever” following the introduction of recent tyres and hybrid-less vehicles for 2025.

Ogier is as soon as once more gearing as much as begin a partial WRC marketing campaign with Toyota, starting with this month’s season opener in Monte Carlo – an occasion he has received a report 9 instances. 

This week the eight-time world champion jumped behind the wheel of his GR Yaris for his one and solely pre-event check day to arrange for the alpine asphalt occasion, which begins on the finish of the month (23-26 January).

It marked solely his second time driving a non-hybrid Rally1 automobile after a short outing at December’s Monza Rally Present, following the FIA’s resolution to desert hybrid energy for 2025 and 2026.

The check, which Ogier believes was one of the crucial vital of his profession, additionally coincided along with his first working on the brand new management Hankook tyres that may make their debut this 12 months.

Contemplating the adjustments dealing with the Rally1 subject, Ogier believes the occasion may very well be determined by whoever adapts to the adjustments the quickest. 

“I believe I say yearly that Monte Carlo by no means will get any simpler even after many, many begins and I at all times have large respect beginning this occasion. There may be in some way this concern inside you as you realize you’ll face circumstances you don’t count on,” stated Ogier.

Ogier: WRC crews “much less ready than ever” for Monte Carlo

Sébastien Ogier, Vincent Landais, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

Picture by: Toyota Racing

“And with loads of change with the tyres and the automobile this 12 months, we in all probability arrive right here much less ready than ever, however I consider will probably be the case for nearly all people in the beginning. Whoever adapts one of the best could have an excellent likelihood.”

Whereas adjustments to the Rally1 rules for 2025 and a brand new tyre threatens to degree the taking part in subject to a level, Ogier says his Monte Carlo expertise may very well be essential.

Ogier’s final triumph on the occasion arrived in 2023 previous to victories in 2009, 2014-2019 and 2021. The Frenchman completed second final season behind eventual world champion Thierry Neuville.

“On the finish of the day it’s a troublesome rally the place usually drivers and expertise could make some distinction,” he added. 

“After all, we nonetheless hope we may be aggressive there and on the finish, I at all times belief my feeling and that has by no means modified my complete profession no matter scenario I’m in, full-time or not. 

“I’m there to provide my greatest. Let’s hope this reference to this rally will assist me to really feel okay.”

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Tom Howard

WRC

Sébastien Ogier

Toyota Racing

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